To encourage innovation in artificial intelligence while minimising risks, this report argues that Canada should adopt an incremental risk management approach to AI governance, supported by two new advisory institutions.

Canada’s governments are preparing to spend historic amounts on infrastructure. This paper argues that, to avoid creating ‘white elephants’, they should follow six key principles that will help the projects improve the country’s productivity, competitiveness and social equity.

Rural areas and small towns in Canada are declining, yet have much to offer in terms of economic growth and innovation. This report recommends that the government improve broadband and digital services infrastructure for rural communities, foster business linkages and recognise and promote their capacity for innovation.

This report argues that digital innovations offer policy makers the opportunity to transform Canada's healthcare system into a more patient-centred one that provides equal access.

The 12 papers in the 'Canada Next' series have been written to inform policy makers about how best to respond to the intense challenges of the era, including geopolitical transformation, the sweeping innovations of the digital age, the impacts on work sparked by artificial intelligence and the catastrophic effects of climate change.